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The Optimum Performance Program in Sports (TOPPS) is an award-winning program that specializes in individual and team meetings and workshops, applied research, and training focused on mental health and performance optimization. The program incorporates support systems from teammates, coaches, and/or family members. Goal-achievement in both sports and overall mental health/wellness is conceptualized through optimal regulation of thoughts, perceptions, emotions and behaviors that are consistent with a positive outlook and state of well-being.
Approaching mental wellness holistically, the optimization programs at TOPPS are developed to be applicable to all aspects and levels of life performance for artists, athletes and others who have specialized skill sets in unique cultures, such as business professionals, first responders, and others interested in optimizing their performance. TOPPS has been successfully implemented in both recreational and elite populations, including Olympic medalists, world and national champions, and professionals.

"The TOPPS program combines an evidence-based approach with an easy-to-implement structure making it an ideal program for teams to integrate mental health and performance programming. The skills used provide an objective view of what matters to allow teams to understand how to evolve services to meet the needs of their specific population."
- Bryan Bernstein
Director of Performance Science
Cirque du Soleil